Captain Cody keeping the spark alive for Waterford breeder Richard Morrissey
Tom Peacock speaks to a horseman who has had a remarkable run with a broodmare
Richard Morrissey owes so much to the small family of Sunday’s Fairyhouse Grade 2 winner Captain Cody that they are the entire reason he has been able to remain involved in the sport.
Dungarvan-based Morrissey is a full-time electrician unable to shake off his passion for horses. He trained Fromthecloudsabove, a Cloudings mare bought as a foal for just €3,000, himself and got her to win a hurdle race at Wexford.
She produced just three offspring and, ironically, the Willie Mullins-trained Captain Cody was the only one who failed to make much money, moving on for €6,800 at the Goffs December National Hunt Sale.
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Published on 4 April 2024inFeatures
Last updated 15:42, 4 April 2024
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